Podcast Summary: Real America’s Voice – STINCHFIELD TONIGHT (September 17, 2025)
Date: September 18, 2025
Host: Grant Stinchfield
Notable Guests/Contributors: Seamus Bruner (Government Accountability Institute), Curtis Houck (NewsBusters), Dr. Kelly Victory (The Wellness Company), Phil Kerpen (Unleash Prosperity), Jenny Story (Patriot Mobile)
Episode Overview
This episode of “Stinchfield Tonight” covers breaking news and current events through the lens of American conservative values and skepticism of mainstream narratives. The show opens with a tragic report of police violence in Pennsylvania, then pivots to a series of in-depth discussions: the fallout from the assassination of Charlie Kirk, rising political violence, media coverage, current investigations, vaccine policy controversies, economic developments, and grassroots conservative activism. The show features passionate debates and frequent criticism of Democratic politicians, mainstream media, and "leftist" groups, while highlighting guests who share insider perspectives and investigative insights.
Breaking News: York, Pennsylvania Police Shooting
[01:03]
- Summary: Stinchfield opens with news that, during the service of a warrant, five police officers were shot in York, PA. Three died, two are hospitalized, and the suspect killed himself.
- Key Points:
- Calls for prayers for injured officers.
- Criticizes societal violence and lack of respect for law enforcement, especially in “blue cities.”
- Urges better mental health support and community vigilance.
- Quote:
“We need to do better when it comes to mental health. We need to do better when it comes to looking out for those who are in need... We also have to have respect for law enforcement...”
— Grant Stinchfield [01:30]
Reaction to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
[02:00–16:03]
Political Response and Congressional Hearings
[02:57]–[03:34]
- Summary: Stinchfield criticizes Democrats’ handling of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, especially their failure to even use his correct name in hearings, and accuses them of politicizing the event.
- Key Moments:
- Lamentation over Jerry Nadler misnaming Charlie Kirk as Charlie King.
- Asserts Kirk was a patriot who died for his beliefs.
- Quote:
“Get his freaking name right. The disrespect to get his name wrong in Congress...”
— Grant Stinchfield [03:10]
Administration, FBI, and Investigation
[03:41]–[09:45]
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Key Points:
- Argues left-wing “violent rhetoric” led to Kirk’s killing, citing Discord chats and the alleged shooter’s relationship with a transgender activist.
- Rebuts claims that firing a Salt Lake City FBI official contributed to the attack (“FBI caught the accused assassin in 33 hours”).
- Suggests further investigation is needed into other possibly involved individuals or groups.
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Quote:
"Conspiracy theories are everywhere ... But what I will tell you is I think there are more people involved in this..."
— Grant Stinchfield [06:45]
Extremist Groups Under Scrutiny
[09:40]–[11:46]
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Armed Queers of Salt Lake City:
- Investigated for possible ties to the suspect/shooter.
- Group allegedly promotes violent resistance and attended Marxist training in Cuba.
- Stinchfield and his guests highlight their “revolutionary” goals and socialist identification.
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Funding Questions: Suggests possible links to international funders, including Neville Roy Singham (alleged CCP affiliations).
- Quote:
"They want to overthrow the American system. This is why they go down to Cuba to train with the Marxist revolutionaries..."
— Seamus Bruner [13:04]
- Quote:
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No Direct Link Confirmed:
- Bruner cautions that so far no direct connection has been proven between the shooter and the group.
- Ongoing investigations into possible crimes and funding are underway.
Media Critique: Coverage of Charlie Kirk Assassination
[16:03–23:56]
Mainstream Media Reaction
[16:51]–[18:05]
- Stinchfield lambasts major outlets and personalities (ABC’s Matt Gutman, CNN’s Montel Williams) for allegedly romanticizing or minimizing the suspect’s actions and relationship.
- Outraged by reporting that described the killer’s relationship as “intimate” or compared it to “Romeo and Juliet.”
- Quotes and ridicules discussions that frame events as ambiguous or as celebrations of “the power of love.”
- Quote:
"This is a man who's accused of murdering somebody. And this is how the reporter lays it out… Apology not accepted. Matt, you’re an idiot, quite frankly. And you’re what’s wrong with the mainstream media."
— Grant Stinchfield [16:55]
Social Media, Late Night TV, and Public Sentiment
[20:24]–[23:53]
- Discussion on Public Reaction:
- Stinchfield and NewsBusters’ Curtis Houck cite widespread online celebrations of Kirk’s death as proof of left-wing “moral rot.”
- Critique of Jimmy Kimmel’s and Stephen Colbert’s late night shows for “mocking” conservatives and being taken off air in response.
- Quote:
"It’s factual. There were thousands if not tens of thousands of people taken to social media [to celebrate]."
— Grant Stinchfield [21:15]
Vaccine Policy: Congressional Hearing with Former CDC Director
[25:56]–[34:20]
RFK Jr., CDC, and Children’s Vaccine Schedule
[26:01]–[29:20]
- Critique of CDC Practices:
- Questions rationale for infant Hepatitis B and COVID-19 vaccines if not at high risk.
- Dr. Kelly Victory argues that Susan Monterez (former CDC director, fired by RFK Jr.) is a “big pharma shill” who misrepresented herself and failed to support transparency and reform.
- Senator Mullins audio: accuses Monterez of lying under oath.
- Quote:
"She is a serial liar... she boldly goes forward and once again lies about how it all went down."
— Dr. Kelly Victory [29:53]
Political and Media Reactions
[31:16]–[34:20]
- Scrutiny over Monterez’s Attorneys:
- Contention about Monterez appearing with anti-Trump attorneys Abby Lowell and Mark Zaid.
- Suspicions that her legal support was politically motivated.
- Sen. Ed Markey’s Exchange:
- Markey accuses RFK Jr. of anti-science bias; Dr. Victory calls it political theater.
- Quote:
"This is about get Trump, get RFK Jr try to capitalize on everything. It didn’t work out well for them today, though, did it?"
— Grant Stinchfield [32:06]
International Affairs: Trump’s UK State Visit & The Economy
[35:38]–[43:09]
UK State Visit with President Trump
[35:38]–[38:47]
- Summary:
- Trump and Melania receive "historic" honors in the UK: ceremonies at Windsor Castle, meetings with King Charles, and high-profile trade discussions.
- Stinchfield finds the “pomp and circumstance” silly but acknowledges its diplomatic significance.
Federal Reserve Rate Cuts
[38:47]–[41:09]
- Analysis by Phil Kerpen:
- Fed lowered policy rate by 0.25%; markets largely unmoved.
- Major concern: Government spending’s effect on inflation and long-term rates.
- Kerpen warns that merely lowering rates without reducing spending will not solve affordability or long-term economic risks.
- Quote:
“If we don’t have that ingredient [spending cuts], it’s going to be pretty hard to get the rates that people really care about down, even as the Fed cuts.”
— Phil Kerpen [40:01]
US-UK Trade Deal
[41:09]–[42:47]
- Discussion of the importance of a favorable US-UK trade deal for both economies, with the UK’s need for US support being especially acute.
- Observes, via Piers Morgan, surprising UK public support for Trump and US conservatism.
Conservative Activism: Patriot Mobile, Turning Point USA, and Youth Outreach
[44:14]–[49:15]
- Stinchfield interviews Jenny Story (Patriot Mobile) about their collaboration with Turning Point USA and broad grassroots outreach (e.g., “In God We Trust” and Ten Commandments posters in schools, concert tours).
- Reflections on Charlie Kirk:
- Patriot Mobile reaffirms commitment to Turning Point USA after Kirk’s death.
- Quote:
“With Charlie gone, I think Turning Point USA is going to be bigger than it ever was ... Where does Patriot Mobile and Turning Point USA go together? I imagine you’re right there. Any plans?”
— Grant Stinchfield [48:16] - Jenny Story confirms increased financial contributions and support for youth-focused activism.
Notable Quotes & Moments
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“Violence, riots for tangible change. Does assassinations fall into that mix? Someone needs to ask her.”
— Grant Stinchfield on the Armed Queers of Salt Lake City [09:45] -
“This is a tough topic. I think a lot of Americans are coming to terms with not just the tragic, brutal death that we witnessed basically live of a hero, Charlie Kirk.”
— Seamus Bruner [11:46] -
“If we work together, they lift each other up. We will build this red wave and red conservative movement that will benefit all of us.”
— Grant Stinchfield [44:33]
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Segment | Start | End | |----------------------------------------------------------|--------|--------| | York, PA Police Shooting | 01:03 | 02:57 | | Reaction to Charlie Kirk Assassination | 02:57 | 16:03 | | Media Critique: MSM Coverage and Social Media Response | 16:03 | 23:56 | | Congressional Vaccine Hearing; CDC Critique | 25:56 | 34:20 | | International Affairs: Trump UK Visit & Economy | 35:38 | 43:09 | | Conservative Activism: Patriot Mobile/Turning Point USA | 44:14 | 49:15 |
Summary of Tone and Language
- Tone is assertive, combative, and deeply partisan, with frequent appeals to traditional values and conservative activism.
- Frequent direct criticism of Democrats, the mainstream media, and “leftist” groups.
- Regular affirmations of law enforcement, “patriotism,” and traditional American values.
- At times, emotionally charged, especially in discussions of violence, Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and media coverage.
Concluding Notes
This episode encapsulates Real America’s Voice’s blend of breaking news, pointed political commentary, media criticism, and grassroots activism. Grant Stinchfield’s “Stinchfield Tonight” positions itself as a counterweight to mainstream coverage, channeling frustrations over political violence, cultural clashes, and perceived institutional corruption into a call for conservative engagement—especially among the youth and through coalition-building organizations like Turning Point USA and Patriot Mobile.
